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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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GROUNDED AIR TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2450787 · MC846014 · EIN 46-4013403 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
6300 BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW, RAMSEY, MN, 55303
(763) 780-1443 · DAVE HERZOG
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
19 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
55 / 624
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy WF017760 · eff 04/27/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.6% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance317 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance188 pts
Unsafe Driving70 pts
Driver Fitness49 pts
Other38 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 63 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 50 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 48 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 396.3A1-STLN | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 21 |
Most inspected states
MN18
SD10
IA7
UT5
WI3
WY2
ND2
NE2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.00 | 2.69 | ≈34–41% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.60 | 1.64 | ≈84–91% (over 65) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.11 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9.21 | 9.26 | ≈95–99% (over 80) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-30 · 4 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 71% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 19% · Log / ELD device 9%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 31% (3 OOS) · Tires 25% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 22% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in St. Croix County, WI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from St. Croix County, WI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 70% · Following / lane / reckless 20% · Seat belt 10%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 6 inspections, 13 violations, 3 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Other5 viol · 1 OOS · 38%
393.60C ×2, 393.9A-LRLIWR, 390.21TB2-DOT
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 23%
395.22G-ELDMFV, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN, 395.24C2II-ELDTN
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.2).
3. Driver Fitness2 viol · 2 OOS · 15%
383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC
✓ Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
✓ Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.075).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 393.60C ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2026 | RAPID CITY, SD | ✓ |
Equipment — 44 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer16 truck1 multipurpose passenger vehicle (mpv)1 other
Company profile
Officer
DAVE HERZOG
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
13
Registered since
2013-11-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
05/26/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF017760
04/27/2026 — Insurance filed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF017760
04/27/2026 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF017760
03/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0226833001
03/06/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2024)
01/24/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP36268A
01/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP36268A
01/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP36268A
12/26/2023 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP36268A
01/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5E40857
02/04/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP07758A
01/19/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP07758A
01/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP07758A
12/23/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/29/2015)
01/02/2014 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
11/01/2013 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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